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Guia definitivo de PHEV: todos os carros plug-in disponíveis na Nova Zelândia

Definitive Guide to PHEVs: All Plug-in Cars Available in New Zealand

Autocar Motor

1 month ago

Complete guide to PHEVs in NZ, including price, electric range, and powertrain for each model, organized from most affordable to most expensive.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are gaining traction in New Zealand, driven by fuel prices, climate awareness, and a Clean Car Standard that encourages imports of PHEVs and BEVs. This guide gathers all PHEVs currently available in the country, ordered by price, with key data for each model.

Catalogue of PHEVs Available in NZ

  • BYD SEALION 5 — Price NZD 42,990–48,990. Powertrain 1.5 L petrol four with 12.9 kWh or 18.3 kWh batteries, FWD. Electric range 71–100 km (NEDC).
  • CHERY TIGGO 7 — Price NZD 42,990–46,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo, 18.3 kWh battery, FWD. EV range 93 km.
  • MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV — Price NZD 44,990–51,990. Powertrain 2.4 L petrol with 14 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 55 km.
  • GEELY STARRAY EM-i — Price NZD 45,990–49,490. Powertrain 1.5 L petrol with 18.4 kWh battery, FWD. EV range 83 km.
  • JAECOO J7 SHS — Price NZD 46,990. Powertrain 1.5 L petrol with 18.3 kWh battery, FWD. EV range 90 km (NEDC).
  • GWM HAVAL H6 — Price NZD 48,990–51,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with 35.4 kWh battery, FWD/AWD. EV range 100–106 km (NEDC).
  • LEAPMOTOR C10 ULTRA HYBRID — Price NZD 49,990. Powertrain 1.5 L petrol with 28.4 kWh battery, RWD. EV range 145 km (WLTP).
  • CHERY TIGGO 8 — Price NZD 51,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with 18.3 kWh battery, FWD. EV range 93 km.
  • MG HS SUPER HYBRID — Price NZD 52,990–56,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with 24.7 kWh battery, FWD. EV range 120 km (WLTP).
  • TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV — Price NZD 57,990–66,990. Powertrain 2.5 L petrol with 22.7 kWh battery, FWD/AWD. EV range yet to be announced (TBC).
  • GWM HAVAL H6 GT — Price NZD 58,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with 35.4 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 100–106 km (NEDC).
  • BYD SEALION 6 — Price NZD 59,990–67,990. Powertrain 1.5 L petrol four with 18.3 kWh battery, FWD/AWD. EV range 128–140 km.
  • GMW CANNON ALPHA — Price NZD 60,990–69,990. Powertrain 2.0 L petrol with 37.1 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 115 km (NEDC).
  • GWM TANK 300 Hi4-T — Price NZD 63,990–68,990. Powertrain 2.0 L petrol with 37.1 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 89 km (WLTP).
  • MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV — Price NZD 64,990–81,990. Powertrain 2.4 L petrol with 20 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 84 km.
  • CHERY TIGGO 9 — Price NZD 66,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with 34 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 170 km (NEDC).
  • OMODA 9 — Price NZD 68,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with 34 kWh battery, 3 electric motors (SHS). EV range 167 km (NEDC).
  • BYD SHARK 6 — Price NZD 69,990. Powertrain 1.5 L petrol with 29.5 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 100 km (NEDC).
  • BYD SEALION 8 — Price NZD 74,990–91,990. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with 19 kWh or 35.6 kWh batteries, FWD/AWD. EV range 103–152 km.
  • AUDI A3 TFSI e — Price NZD 79,990. Powertrain 1.4 L turbo with battery, FWD. EV range 62 km.
  • BMW 225e ACTIVE TOURER — Price NZD 79,500. Powertrain 1.5 L with 14 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 87 km (WLTP).
  • MAZDA CX-80 — Price NZD 80,990–83,490. Powertrain 2.5 L with 18 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 59 km.
  • FORD RANGER PHEV — Price NZD 82,990–94,990. Powertrain 2.3 L turbo with 11.8 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 43 km.
  • GAC M8 — Price NZD 85,900–89,900. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 25.5 kWh battery, FWD. EV range 106 km.
  • CUPRA TERRAMAR V E-HYBRID — Price NZD 87,900. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with battery, FWD. EV range 100 km.
  • AUDI Q3 E-HYBRID — Price NZD 88,990. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 25.7 kWh battery, FWD. EV range 111 km (WLTP).
  • CUPRA FORMENTOR V E-HYBRID — Price NZD 90,500. Powertrain 1.5 L turbo with battery, FWD. EV range 110 km.
  • BMW X1 25e — Price NZD 93,700. Powertrain 1.5 L with 16.3 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 76–82 km (WLTP).
  • BMW 330e — Price NZD 114,600. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 22.3 kWh battery, RWD. EV range 93–94 km (WLTP).
  • LEXUS NX 450h+ — Price NZD 115,000–116,600. Powertrain 2.5 L petrol with 18 kWh battery, AWD. EV range 87 km.
  • MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 e — Price NZD 115,900. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 25.4 kWh, AWD. EV range 112 km.
  • BMW X3 30e xDRIVE — Price NZD 120,400. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 23 kWh, AWD. EV range 86 km.
  • MERCEDES-BENZ C 350 e — Price NZD 117,700. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 25 kWh, RWD. EV range 100 km.
  • JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUMMIT RESERVE 4xe — Price NZD 119,990. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 17 kWh, AWD. EV range 52 km.
  • RANGE ROVER VELAR P400e — Price NZD 146,900. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 17 kWh, AWD. EV range 53 km.
  • VOLVO XC60 T8 — Price NZD 116,990. Powertrain 2.0 L turbo with 19 kWh, AWD. EV range 67 km.
  • RANGE ROVER P550e — Price NZD 291,900. Powertrain 3.0 L turbo with 38 kWh, AWD. EV range 100 km.
  • BMW XM — Price NZD 307,400. Powertrain 4.4 L V8 with 26 kWh, AWD. EV range 25 km.

Note: Price ranges vary according to trim level and configuration. Some models list range according to WLTP or NEDC, which may affect the practical reading of the electric autonomy. In general, the benefit of the PHEV depends on how regularly you charge the battery.

Did you like the guide? Let us know in the comments which model you would choose for your next PHEV and why. Which usage difference do you value most: greater electric range or more robust performance?

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